PHILOS
Regardless of age, one will find this book to be a charming and delightful story about a friendly Puli dog named Philos. This is an adventurous tale embodying a heart of wisdom and virtue, allowing one to meet and recall the kind of polite and gentle heroes that once salted the fantasy pages of wholesome literature. The theme of separation and loss is basic to many children's stories and here a bold attempt has been made to handle such in an engaging way - so much so that anthropomorphic animals become more than just believable.
Written in cliché-free prose that may only be described as elegant, unostentatious and measured, the author has effectively translated his thoughts in such a way that one is constantly reminded of the kind of classic tale that once enlightened the tender minds of all young readers - a bold stand against the contemporary genre of 'gritty realism' or the 'in your face relevance', advocated by the prevailing values of modern academia in order to persuade young people to read.
Both brave and written with extraordinary elegance, this book is imbued with enduring wisdom through an endearing imagination that make it a genuine pleasure for readers of all ages.
Philos
by
J.G. Messervy-Norman
Second Edition
ISBN: 987-1-84753-927-4
BiscuitTree Books
Published in the USA 2006 - This Second Edition is listed on all Book Data-Banks and is available through local book stores including Barnes & Noble and may be ordered through Amazon and eBay.
